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The first pope to have been depicted with the Papal Tiara, as well as allegedly having started a "pornocracy" or rule of harlots, as well as reputedly having Leo V and Christopher killed.

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Famous for having put one of his predecessors, Pope Formosus, on posthumous trial, dressed him up in the papal garb, and had Pope Formosus decreed unworthy of the pontificate.

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The first pope to live at a time without Christian persecution. Also known for having died on New Year's Eve, and now some people around the world celebrate this day in his honor.

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Known for two things: having served as Pope for only thirteen days before his death, and for being progressive enough to ban, upon threat of excommunication, the use of tobacco in public places (in ...

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The Pope upon whose reign one of the worst schisms happened in the history of the Catholic Church. Because of his violence, the cardinals saw fit to elect another pope, who thereupon reigned at ...

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Considered by the Catholic Church to have been the first pope, directly granted the authority by Jesus Christ Himself. Said to have been crucified upside down in an emulation of Christ's death and ...

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